What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Carmarthen?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Carmarthen. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

The distance between Basingstoke and Carmarthen is 202 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Carmarthen without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Carmarthen train from?

Basingstoke to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Carmarthen train arrive?

Basingstoke to Carmarthen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Carmarthen is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Basingstoke to Carmarthen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Carmarthen?

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Where can I stay near Carmarthen?

There are 661+ hotels available in Carmarthen.

Basingstoke to Carmarthen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Carmarthen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
4h 25m
£47–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown508
6h 27m
£34–53
Drive 171.4 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Carmarthen171.4 mi
3h 4m
£43–61
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
6h
£49–107
Line 600 bus, bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
5. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3X11 / ...
8h 15m

Basingstoke to Carmarthen by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Carmarthen via Reading and Swansea in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crown twice daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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